RAM using way too much memory and don't know why

[vanpopm12]

Hello everyone, I have 16 GB of ram with a GTX 970 and intel i5-4590 and when I open up my task manager it says I'm using 95% of my memory. All I have open right now is this internet page and the Discord communication client. Need some help with this issue, there is no way it should be using this much RAM.

 

[COLGeek]

Have you scanned your system for malware lately?

 

[LongHotSummer]

Task manager > more details > sort by memory > see what's using so much memory

 

[vanpopm12]

Have you scanned your system for malware lately?

I only have like Windows defender and CC cleaner right now because I was nervous to download programs on my newly built pc. used cc to clean it up though

 

[COLGeek]

Download and install malwarebytes. The free version will do. Get it here:

https://www.malwarebytes.org/dl-confirm/

After installing, allow it to update its databases and run a full scan. Remove all the app identifies.

Good luck.

 

[vanpopm12]

Download and install malwarebytes. The free version will do. Get it here:

https://www.malwarebytes.org/dl-confirm/

After installing, allow it to update its databases and run a full scan. Remove all the app identifies.

Good luck.

Okay, thank you.

 

[Dugimodo]

Windows will use available memory for caching and such and release it as needed, you will not see much free memory windows 7/8/10 but that doesn't mean it's actually not available. 95% is still a bit high. I have the same amount of RAM on my machine at home, will try to remember to check it when I'm home to see what it reports.

 

[vanpopm12]

Windows will use available memory for caching and such and release it as needed, you will not see much free memory windows 7/8/10 but that doesn't mean it's actually not available. 95% is still a bit high. I have the same amount of RAM on my machine at home, will try to remember to check it when I'm home to see what it reports.

Sounds good, much appreciated.

 

[Pinhedd]

Hello everyone, I have 16 GB of ram with a GTX 970 and intel i5-4590 and when I open up my task manager it says I'm using 95% of my memory. All I have open right now is this internet page and the Discord communication client. Need some help with this issue, there is no way it should be using this much RAM.

Motherboard?

 

[vanpopm12]

Shouldn't be, my build is...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9bBtD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9bBtD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse

 

[vanpopm12]

I just downloaded Malware like COLGeek said and ran it then ran CC Cleaner and I've been at about 23% for awhile so far just idling.. I guess I'll have to see if it does it again.

 

[COLGeek]

How much junk did malwarebytes find (and you had to remove)?

 

[vanpopm12]

It found one thing for me to get rid of.

 

[COLGeek]

That is good. Well done. Make sure to keep Windows and your main drivers current as well.

 

[Pinhedd]

Shouldn't be, my build is...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9bBtD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9bBtD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse

There's a known issue with Killer network cards in which the default Windows drivers cause a memory leak in the kernel. These network cards are often built into motherboards, hence my asking. Your motherboard doesn't have one though.